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Tofu Ricotta

Tofu Ricotta: Creamy Vegan Delight for Every Dish

Tofu ricotta is a creamy, nut-free, vegan spread perfect for any dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Ricotta Base
  • 14 oz Firm Tofu Extra-firm for best results
  • 2 cloves Garlic Crushed
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Optional for lighter version
  • nutritional yeast flakes 1/4 Nutritional Yeast Essential for cheesy flavor
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Can substitute with fresh
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Substitute with chopped onion if desired
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper Freshly ground recommended

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork or Potato Masher

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Tofu Ricotta
  1. Begin by crushing your garlic cloves and soaking them in freshly squeezed lemon juice for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, take your firm tofu and mash it until it reaches a chunky consistency.
  3. Combine the mashed tofu with the soaked garlic and lemon juice mixture, along with olive oil, nutritional yeast, oregano, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pulse the mixture in the food processor until well combined yet retaining some chunkiness.
  5. Taste the tofu ricotta and adjust any seasonings as desired.
  6. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store tofu ricotta in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months; flavors will develop over time.

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